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humble

Meaning of “humble”

Sense 1: Lowly in mind or condition; free from pride. Sense 2: To abase or bring low.

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25 occurrences24 verses13 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 10:3

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Proverbs 6:3
Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 6:3 · retained source text

Doe this now, my sonne, and deliuer thy selfe, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend: goe, humble thy selfe, and make sure thy friend.

1611 marginal noteOr, so shalt thou preuaile with thy friend.

Proverbs 16:19
Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Proverbs 16:19 · retained source text

Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, then to diuide the spoile with the proud.

Proverbs 29:23
A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 29:23 · retained source text

A mans pride shall bring him lowe: but honour shall vpholde the humble in spirit.

1611 marginal noteChap. 15.33. and 18.12. iob 22.29. luk.14.11. mat. 23.12.

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